adjective
- not causing or involving oxidation; not capable of oxidizing other substances
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The nonoxidizing atmosphere prevented the metal from rusting.
- Scientists used a nonoxidizing gas to preserve the sample.
- The nonoxidizing environment was essential for the experiment.
- Nitrogen is often used as a nonoxidizing medium in laboratories.
- The storage container maintained nonoxidizing conditions.
- Nonoxidizing acids do not readily give up oxygen atoms.